eOncology Report

Colorectal cancer screening: back to the basics

Amid controversies over complex screening options, stool-based testing can offer a simple solution today.
[ Todd Crocenzi, M.D., medical director, Providence Gastrointestinal Cancer Program ]

Grand rounds webcast: Using the immune system against melanoma Walter J. Urba, M.D., Ph.D., discusses the successes of interleukin-2 and the latest breakthrough – ipilimumab.

Treating dysplasia may prevent anal cancer

Incidence of anal cancer has risen, but comprehensive treatment of its precursor may help reverse the trend.
[ Michelle Chiu, M.S.N., N.P.-C., Providence Dysplasia Clinic ]

Cancer center names new directors

Paul Hansen, M.D., oversees surgical oncology while Laurel Soot, M.D., is now regional clinical director for breast health.

Where are Providence’s cancer experts?

All over the world. See where our leading oncologists, surgeons and researchers appeared in 2010.

Multidisciplinary lung cancer treatment

Providence Lung Cancer Clinic demonstrates the benefit of this one-stop, cross-discipline approach.
[ Rachel Sanborn, M.D., co-medical director, Providence Thoracic Oncology Program ]

Save the date: Head and neck conference “Technological Advances in Head and Neck Oncology and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery” in Portland July 22-24.

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• Providence among the top five integrated health systems in the U.S.
• Providence Cancer Center experts in the media
• Face to face: How Medicare’s new hospice and home health rules affect physicians
• Providence Thoracic Oncology Symposium now online